What happened: Nik Bonitto heads into training camp coming off a 14-sack 2025 season, part of a Broncos defense that helped the team finish 14-3. He has spent the offseason studying the league's top pass rushers ahead of the new campaign.

Why it matters: Denver is building around its front seven after last year's finish, and Bonitto's continued development at edge factors into how the pass rush holds up in 2026. The team enters camp with expectations shaped by that 14-3 season.

What to watch: Bonitto's performance in camp and preseason will be an early indicator of his progress heading into Year 5.